Events March 2008
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Turtle Nesting Season |
Date: November to February 2008
There are 3 known species of turtles in the Ningaloo Reef. These include the Green (most common), Loggerhead and Hawksbill. You can see turtles year round in the waters but turtles come to lay there eggs and hatchlings arrive on our beaches between November and February every year. Please contact Exmouth Visitor Centre regarding tours on 08 9949 1176.
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Events July 2008
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Humpback Whales |
Date: July to November 2008
Humpback whales visit the Ningaloo Reef between July to November each year. The Humpback Whale is the fifth largest of the great whales and can weigh up to 40 tonnes. You can watch them roll around slapping their tails and fins or breaching out of the water to show off. Join one of the educational and fun tours or sunset sail to see these magnificent creatures. Contact Exmouth Visitor Centre on 1800 287 328 for further information.
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Naidoc Celebrations Exmouth |
Date: July 2008
Venue: Exmouth
Contact Details: Chairperson Anne Preest
0418 927 494
08 9949 2457
Eileen Banfield
08 9949 1319
Kanela Preest
08 9949 1329
NAIDOC Celebration 2008 opening Ceremony - All Welcome
Dates to be confirmed
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Artquest |
Date: 11-17 July 2008
Venue: Dunes Gallery
Contact Details: Dunes Gallery
08 9949 1953
ecacino@westnet.com.au
Art Quest 2008 - Art Exhibition, competition and Sale - The Theme this year is "Marine Emotion"
For entry forms please email Dunes Gallery on address above.
Opening times:
Saturday 12th 6pm - late
Sunday 13th 10am - 2pm
Monday 14th 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 15th 10am-2pm
Wednesday 16th 6-9pm
Entries will be displayed July 12th - 18th inclusive.
Dunes Gallery is located on the Harold E Holt Naval Base outside the perimeter fence. Follow the access road past the Sea Breeze Resort and look for the sign on the right hand side of the road.
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Events November 2008
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Dawn Princess |
Date: 8 November 2008
Arriving at Exmouth Marina
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Bill Fish Bonanza |
Date: November 2008
The Betta Electrical Billfish Bonanza is a
tag and release billfish tournament only. If you are interested in participating please contact Kurt Decker on 08 9949 4360. Alternatively for more details please search under 'News' items on the website main page or email egfc@westnet.com.au
the 2008 dates are to be advised
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Sun Princess |
Date: 30 November 2008
The Sun Princess Cruise Liner will be docking outside of the Exmouth Marina for the day of 30/11/2008. Pass by the marina to view from afar one of the most exclusive ships travelling international waters.
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Events December 2008
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Carols by Starlight |
Date: December 2008
Contact Details: Christian of Fellowship 0419 956 786
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Festival of the Trees |
Date: December 2008
Venue: Exmouth Shire Hall
Contact Details: Exmouth Lionesses Club - Doreen Blum on 08 9949 4258
Exmouth Lionesses hold a competition for the best tree in several categories. This competition is held in the Exmouth Shire Hall located on Maidstone Cresent.
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Events January 2009
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Australia Day |
Date: 26th January 2009 2009
Venue: Exmouth
Activities during the day:
Join a Family Day out at the Pool. Admission is free from 8am - midday. The aqua run will be up and there will be lots of competitions and prizes.
A free Aussie breakfast will be provided for all attending. Also the Australia Day Active Citzenship Awards for Exmouth will be announced and presented mid morning.
Activities during the evening:
Celebrate the day at the Exmouth Yacht Club. There will be live music and a great party atmosphere. This is a ticket event only.
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Events April 2009
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Whaleshark Festival 2009 |
Date: April/May 2009
Contact Details: Janet Norris on 08 9949 2746
Now a Bi annual Event - Bar, bands, food stalls, raffles, competitions and games to welcome the arrival of these gentle giants. For further information please contact Janet Norris on 08 9949 2746
The Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival is a community organised event highlighting the community's relationship with the whaleshark.
The Festival's objective is to bring together all Government departments, Industry and Community Members to promote new partnerships, enhance education and awareness concerning the protection of the whaleshark and its environment, to share and learn from each others experiences, new advances in technolog, ideas and research and most importantly to communicate these urgent issues through networking with one another.
The festival is jam packed with entertainment displays, workshops, exhibits, photographic/art competitions and music.
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